EAST AMWELL TWP. —- Nearly five hours after an early morning fatal crash on Route 31 in southern Hunterdon County, the road remains closed in both directions Saturday, Sept. 21, as State Police investigate.

According to State Police at the Kingwood Station, the accident, between a car and a tractor trailer, occurred at about 6:45 a.m. north of Route 518 over the Mercer County line.

But little information was available late this morning.

Rescue crews were on the scene and the road closed.

Early reports said that the driver of the car had died in the crash, but State Police were unable to provide any information about the deceased person or whether any other injuries had occurred.

A detour is in effect between Route 579 (at the QuickChek) and Route 518 in Hopewell Township. Traffic was backed up for a couple of miles on Route 579 southbound before the intersection with Route 518.